Description

Thioacetone is a highly reactive organosulfur compound, a sulfur analog of acetone, known for its intense and often unpleasant odor at extremely low concentrations. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable and versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thiocarbonyl group is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cyclization reactions, as a thiocarbonyl transfer agent, and for the preparation of thioesters and other sulfur derivatives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used in trace amounts and controlled forms for the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing aroma chemicals, despite its pure form's notorious odor.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the creation of novel organic semiconductors and conductive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thioacetone
CAS No.	4756-05-2
Molecular Formula	C3H6S
Molecular Weight	74.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioacetone; 2-Propanethione; Propane-2-thione; Thioketone acetone; Trimethylene trisulfide (trimer reference); Propane thione; Acetone thione; Sulfur acetone
EINECS	225-287-9

Quality Control

Our Thioacetone is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC, HPLC, NMR) to verify identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, store under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep the container in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.